Fall is one of my favorite seasons, and I really get a warm fuzzy feeling from seeing all the amazing fall leaf decor and DIY fall craft ideas on Pinterest. (Have you seen our Fall Decorating Bloggers Home Tours post? Be prepared to swoon, and then immediately feel an overwhelming need to make hot cocoa.:)) Problem for me is that I love fall decor with a natural, back to nature vibe. It’s kinda what the whole season is about for me. So, if things get too cutesy, it turns me off a bit. (Long term readers, you have heard this before, me thinks?)
So in an effort to share with the blogosphere my take on what fall decorating should be about, we went out looking for fall crafts that feature the epitome of autumn… fall leaves decor! Not just any projects, these fit my admittedly narrow (yet well intentioned) views on celebrating the subtleties of nature and the changes it makes this time of year. So if you are a fan of pretty fall leaves, white pumpkins and natural hues, join us and check out these DIY fall craft & decor projects!
DIY Hanging Fall Crafts: Fall Leaves Decor & Projects
Leaves fall from trees (obviously), but why not hang them back up again? These hanging fall leaves craft projects are great for your windows, mantles, walls, doorways, or basically anywhere else!
DIY Hanging Fall Leaves with Lights
Check out these ah-mazing autumn leaf fairy lights. Originally published on ‘Wallflower Girl.’ Not only are these just the best DIY fall craft, they are easy to make with some string lights, some fall leaves, and some wax paper. Talk about “illuminating” the best of fall!
Firefly Lights + DIY Fall Leaves Decor
From ‘Liljor Och Tulpaner‘, this is a great example of fall leaves decor with firefly lights. (Find them at your craft store.)
DIY Hanging Fall Leaf Page Banner
From ‘Simple as That‘, this DIY fall leaf book page banner combines my two favorite things! And doesn’t it just make you want to take that cup of cocoa (you know, the one you made when you started reading all this fall inspiration?) and go curl up in a corner chair with a book and a warm throw?
DIY Fall Leaves Decorations for Door
How good do these look?! Whether your door is dark like the picture or white, the contrast of these beautiful autumn leaves will be stunning. Head over to ‘Chas’ Crazy Creations’ for this fall leaf decor tutorial.
Sparkly Hanging DIY Fall Leaves Decor
The tutorial isn’t up any more, but this project has sparkle, glamour, and homey-ness! But it’s a great budget fall craft – all you need is inexpensive dollar store faux leaves, doctored up by glue and glitter. Look for the more natural colors of leaves for this effect.
Fall Leaves Crafts: Wreaths and Garlands
Who doesn’t love a good wreath or garland? The best part is, you don’t have to wait until Christmas! These DIY fall wreaths and garlands are perfect to hang on your door or display on your mantle as soon as you have that first chilly morning, or Starbucks brings pumpkin spice back to the menu!
Wreath Ideas with Fall Leaves
‘HGTV‘ has this pictorial tutorial (say that three times fast) on how to make a fall wreath. This is a natural, easy and fun fall leaf decor project. Make sure you read the little tip near the bottom on how to permanently preserve your fall leaves if you want your wreath to last more than one season. Click through the photos for a step-by-step tutorial. Want more? Pop on over to our sister site OhMyOhMy and check out our post on DIY Fall Wreath Ideas!
DIY Fall Leaves Craft Garland
This DIY fall craft garland from ‘Lia Griffith‘ is a touch more rustic and fun, and perfect for a crafter! Felt and jute twine make this project homespun, yet has a sense of elegance too. Remember, you can choose your colors as well.
DIY Fall Golden Leaf Garland
This DIY fall craft golden leaf garland from ‘The Sweetest Occasion‘ was meant as a Thanksgiving decoration, but why can’t you use this all season long? If you don’t want to write things on it you are grateful for, then how about simple inspirational words, like “Kindness”, “Faith”, and “Integrity”? The gold paint makes this project. (Oh, and that branch!)
Paper Leaf Autumn Wreath Tutorial
Melissa from ‘The Polka Dot Chair‘ caught at our heart strings with this fall leaf wreath tutorial. This is an easy DIY fall craft, but looks so detailed and amazing because she used scrapbook paper. (Which comes in a dizzying array of patterns, prints, colors and designs.) And I’m a sucker for polka dots!
Easy DIY Fall Leaf Garland
If you’re looking for DIY fall decor on a budget, these coffee paper leaves are just for you! They look incredible in this garland, which you can display just about anywhere. If you want to dive into this one, head over to ‘WM Design House’.
Other Fall Leaves Decor We Love
If you’re looking for something outside the box, these ideas are wonderfully unique! Unleash your inner crafter and (with some help from these tutorials) fill your home with fall goodness!
DIY Fall Craft Pumpkins with Leaves
Can’t get enough of these DIY fall craft pumpkins for a new take on fall crafts! The original tutorial isn’t online any more, but this one isn’t too hard to figure out. You can either spray paint orange pumpkins white or buy white ones (they are a tad more expensive though, but so totally worth it!). A little Mod Podge or white glue and some fall leaves, and you have art!
DIY Fall Leaf Bowls
You know those inexpensive craft store fall leaf garlands? Well, here’s your chance to turn them into something a little more useful. Not that fall decor is really about being “useful”, but this project makes it lucky that it is! The tutorial isn’t online anymore, but we left this idea on our list for inspiration.
Simple DIY Fall Leaves for Walls
What an adorable way to decorate your entryway for fall! This tutorial just goes to show that fall DIY crafts don’t have to be complicated – it’s as simple if you make it. If you love how cute these look, ‘Grace in my Space’ has the tutorial for you.
Fall Leaves Decorations with Old Books
If you have some old or damaged books lying around, this is the perfect use for a book you’re 100% sure you don’t need any more. Don’t these fall leaf decorations look incredible? The bonus part is that they’re not as complicated as they look. See for yourself over at ‘The Ponds Farmhouse’.
Fall Leaves in a Vase
‘DIY Beautify’ has a bunch of different DIY fall decor ideas for you, but we love their take on a fall floral arrangement. This would look so cute on a mantle or as a table centerpiece, and the leaves would probably last a really long time!
Enjoy Your DIY Fall Leaf Decor This Season
Hope you enjoyed all these wonderful DIY fall leaf decor projects. Want more fall crafts & DIY? Check out our 10 Ways to Fall Cozy and Fall Front Porch Decorating Ideas! And since you obviously love fall leaves, check out our posts on Stunning Fall Garden Plants over at TGG, or Fall Wreath Ideas over at OhMeOhMy!
What a lovely photos :)